Does Mario Draghi Have What it Takes?
Supported as leader by the majority of Italians, expectations of Mario Draghi are high. But are we asking too much of him?
Ode To A Chickpea
Italy needs a national vegetable and I nominate the nutty delight that is the chickpea.
Experimenting With Italian Food
The civil war between culinary purists and pioneers is one of the great battles of our time. But when the dust settles, who really wins?
The Ambitious Urban Project Of Lamezia Terme
The creation of Lamezia Terme was the vision of Arturo Perugini, an Italian Senator during the 1960s. Has his project been succesful?
Tips In Tokyo: Italian Olympic Fencing
The Italian side will lunge for gold at Tokyo's Olympics this summer, in hopes that their fencing team has that magic touch.
Ask An Italian
Letters to the editor
Ask An Italian: Men And Women In Italy
A reader asks about changes in sex, marriage, and family in Italy.
Ask An Italian: European, National Or Regional Identity?
A reader asks what is the most important identity for us.
Ask An Italian: Dyslexia In Italian And English
We encouraged readers to send us stories about dyslexia. One did writing that dyslexia is more common with speakers of certain languages.
Ask An Italian: How Do Italians Eat?
Have you ever wondered what is daily life in Italy? We got you covered.
Ask An Italian: Why Does Coronavirus Spread More In Northern Italy?
A reader asks about the different infection rates between Northern and Southern Italy.
Italy Inside Out
Italy from a different angle
Italy And The Denial Of Its Colonial Past
While other European countries take steps towards reconciliation and reparations to its former colonies, where does Italy stand?
Last month, the German government agreed to pay Namibia €1.1... Read More
Assessing Italy’s Chances At Euro 2020
What lies in store for Italy at Euro 2020? Suffering fans, no doubt. As the tournament kicks off, Italics assesses the Azzurri's chances.
Everything is ready. On Friday, June 11, at 9pm CET,... Read More
Italian Art Heritage Abroad: The Estorick Collection Of Modern Italian Art
The gallery is one of London’s smaller museums, but it houses one of the most important collections of Italian modern art outside Italy.
The Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art is housed in... Read More
Carlo Calenda And The Digitalization Of Political Confrontation
Political communications of the Italian ruling classes determined new trends. Calenda’s campaign for Mayor of Rome is an example of this shift.
Over the years, the political communications of the Italian ruling... Read More
Janalynn Castelino: An Authentic Voice And A Unique Story
Singer-songwriter Janalynn Castelino has emerged out to be more than a versatile vocalist in the music industry, and she's got a special message for her Italian fans.
With over millions of authentic music listeners — many coming... Read More
Must watch videos
Vincerò Brings Hope For Opera Fans Across The World
The first Italian world opera singing competition Vincerò will select singers from five continents, with the aim of spreading musical culture and discovering new talent.
The last eighteen months have been a dark time for... Read More
Tourism In Post-Pandemic Italy: Restarting With Digital Strategies
An international observatory on tourism marketing in Capri island.
“The digitalization of businesses working in the tourism sector alone... Read More
When Planning A Bridge Is No Small Decision
Why a bridge over the Strait of Messina is such a dilemma for Italian lawmakers and of little pressing interest to Italians.
When planning a bridge is no small decision it can... Read More
Will Italy Reciprocate The UK’s Treatment Of EU Citizens?
A series of deportations from the UK have highlighted a sobering new reality for UK-EU relations.
The UK Home Office treatment of EU citizens in instigating... Read More
Exploring the regions of Italy
Even when you remove Venice, Verona and Rome from the list of places to see you’re still spoilt for choice.
Abundant in history, culture, fine weather, great food, sun-drenched beaches... Read More
Ask An Italian
Have you ever wondered what is life in Italy? We got you covered.
Fuksas, The Cloud And The Criticisms
First a convention center and hotel, then a vaccination hub: how has the Cloud by Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas weathered the criticisms?
Shifting Sands: Italy Swings To The Other Side Of The Palestinian Question
Historically, Italian sympathies have always swung towards self-determination in the Middle East. That's no longer the case.
Bari And The Comity Of Commerce
My time in Bari was one soul filling and wallet emptying encounter after another.
